You were allowed to marry into No. 76 family, and you were promoted to director?

Chapter 343 Giving Gifts
This most basic understanding was something Dao Yan already had even before she knew Zhao Xuan was a young tiger.

Zhao Xuan: Sorry, I'm paid from three jobs!
"So, honey, what are your plans for guiding Aizawa Keiko to obtain the Female Ai Project?"

Zhao Xuan smiled:
“I have already asked Xiaoya to contact the Zhenxingqi Society to launch. As long as I find out why the Zhenxingqi Society did not make a move at the French Concession dock yesterday, I can start making arrangements.”

"However, there are many experts on the Zhenxingqi Society's side. The key to the safe should be in their leader's hands. We'll have to snatch it from them when the time comes."

Dao Yan forked a piece of steak, put it in her mouth, chewed slowly, swallowed, and then smiled:

"Need me to do it? No problem. Let me know when the layout is complete."

Zhao Xuan nodded. There was no other way; it seemed that only Dao Yan could snatch the safe key from Lü Tianting.

Without the key, Zhao Xuan really didn't know how to get Lan Zehuizi to get the Female Ai Project. He couldn't just give her the copy he had.

"But are you sure everything's alright with Xiaoya?"

Zhao Xuan replied noncommittally:
"Having Xiaoya come forward is just a pretext. I need to explain to Aizawa Keiko why I made such a plan. With Xiaoya's cooperation, my actions won't arouse the suspicion of the Japanese."

Dao Yan looked at Zhao Xuan with a somewhat solemn expression:

"Honey, you mean Watanabe Kyoko?"

“That’s right. In Shanghai, this woman is my biggest rival. So far, I haven’t been able to fully figure out her cards.”

"However, one thing is certain: Watanabe Kyoko has planted an ace in the Military Intelligence Bureau headquarters. She is deeply entrenched, and the people in Yamashiro have not been able to catch her yet."

“I’m worried that if we don’t find him soon, your identity might be exposed.”

Dao Yan was speechless. It was bad enough that a thief broke into her house, but it was a notorious bandit.

Dao Yan hadn't quite understood Chen Chuyin's actions at the Shanghai station before, but now she had.

At that time, there were probably many corrupt officials inside the Shanghai Station. Director Chen had no choice but to use the Japanese and the 76th Division to cleanse them time and time again.

Perhaps it was because of this incident that Director Chen offended some high-ranking officials in the mountain city, which is why he never returned.

Now that Fu Zhengguo is the station manager of the Shanghai station, Dao Yan is always wary of him.

“Speaking of which, honey, I suspect that Fu Zhengguo might have some problems.”

Zhao Xuan frowned slightly. He had never actually met Fu Zhengguo before.

"Of course, it's just a suspicion, there's no concrete evidence, or it's just a feeling I have."

"Don't think too much. I'll find out more about him when I get the chance. Right now, all you need to do is lie low and protect your dear husband."

Dao Yan rolled her eyes at Zhao Xuan. This guy was talking about serious business, but he was spouting nonsense.

"Ayan, is that person trustworthy?"

Dao Yan knew that Zhao Xuan was asking about the person who left with the list of female Ai Project members.

"Don't worry, she's more trustworthy than Fu Zhengguo."

The person Dao Yan was referring to was Su Min.

Like Huang Qingzhi, both of them had joined Phoenix Orchid's ranks after the assassination attempt at the Hua Mao Hotel.

Zhao Xuan had met these two people before, and at least their identities were not problematic.

"Okay, after you finish eating, I'll take you back, and then we'll wait for Xia Ya to bring back the information."

Nanjing Road, formerly the site of government offices.

Both Kurumizawa and Shinichi Naji were in bad spirits, as they were confined to a side room.

Hu Taoze was so angry that he was about to smash the low table and overturn the sushi and sashimi on it.

"Kurumi-kun, calm down. You've already met with Kasahara Heiji and Karasawa Saburo, haven't you?"

Hu Taoze snorted coldly:
"That fatso is going too far! He actually confined us here. All we did was drink a little too much at the sushi restaurant last night, and he treats me like this. If I had known, I shouldn't have come to Shanghai. Wouldn't it have been better to go straight to Harbin?"

Shinichi Naji sighed:

"Kurumi-kun, the item is still in the hands of the Special Higher Police. Even if you want to go back to Ice City now, you have to get it back first."

Kurumizawa's face darkened. Damn Special Higher Police, damn Doi-Yuan! They promised to return the virus samples today, but it's already past noon and there's still no news.

"Don't worry, Zhi-jun, I will help you get your father's belongings back!"

A subtle glint flashed in Na Zhixin's eyes. All he really wanted now was to get the watch back as soon as possible and then contact the organization. The female Ai plan was too important and absolutely could not fall into the hands of others!

Shanghai, Wusong Road, Special Higher Police Section, Section Chief's Office.

Seeing Zhao Xuan push open the door and enter, Lan Zehui's face lit up with joy:
"Ah Xuan, you're back. So, did Xiao Ya agree?"

Zhao Xuan stepped forward with a smile:
“I told her that her sister Huizi asked her for help, and this girl went to the French Concession without saying a word.”

This made Aizawa Keiko's smile even brighter.

"Hmph, it wasn't for nothing that I spoiled this girl."

After the two sat down on the sofa, Lan Zehui looked at Zhao Xuan with a worried expression:

“Ah Xuan, I’m afraid the tactic of stalling for time won’t work. I’ve inquired and the Cabinet values ​​Kurumizawa highly. If Doi-Yuan reports this to the Cabinet, they will definitely force us to return the items.”

"We haven't received the female Ai project yet. If we're returning things, there's no reason to only return the virus samples and not the things that cure Xin Yi."

Zhao Xuan frowned and began to think carefully. Seeing this, Lan Zehui also fell silent, poured Zhao Xuan a glass of warm water, and sat quietly to the side watching.

A few minutes later, Zhao Xuan looked up at Lan Zehuizi and asked:
"Keiko, you said the cabinet values ​​Kurumizawa Masashi highly, which means this virus sample is very important?"

Aizawa Keiko replied with a solemn expression:
"It's very important. If the subsequent experiments hadn't been impossible to complete locally, this virus sample wouldn't have been brought out by Hu Taoze, even though he was the one who extracted this sample."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Xuan's anger surged, but he calmly looked at Lan Zehui and said:

"That's easy."

Lan Zehui looked at Zhao Xuan with confusion, while Zhao Xuan laughed:
"Huizi, why do you think Hu Taoze insisted on making a trip to Shanghai?"

After thinking for a few seconds, Aizawa Keiko replied somewhat uncertainly:

"Kasahara Heiwa and Karasawa Saburo were classmates of Kurumizawa Masashi. The old classmates had not seen each other for many years, and since Kurumizawa Masashi had come to China, he naturally wanted to see them."

Zhao Xuan picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and then said jokingly:
"That's part of the reason, but more than that, I think Kurumizawa wanted to show off to Saburo Karasawa and Hei Kasahara."

"I heard they met yesterday?"

Aizawa Keiko nodded:

"Indeed, it was arranged by Doi-Yuan. Things got a bit out of control later. The meeting was originally arranged within the original organization, but in the end, these people showed up at the sushi restaurant that the original organization used as a cover. I heard that it caused a bit of trouble."

The gathering ended unhappily.

Zhao Xuan smiled:

"They parted on bad terms?"

“Indeed, Heiji Ito told me that the three of them almost got into a fight, but Shinichi Naji stopped them.”

Hearing this, Zhao Xuan had already made up his mind:
"It seems things are going more smoothly than I expected."

"The cabinet values ​​Kurumizawa Masashi, but what if Doi Masashi doesn't want to form a coalition with the cabinet at all?"

"why?"

Aizawa Keiko couldn't understand it for a moment. It was just a guard job. As long as Kurumizawa Masashi was sent away as soon as possible, the credit would be in his hands. At this time, Doi-ma should be actively contacting the cabinet.

"We already have virus samples, and Kurumizawa has the ability to continue research and development. So, do you think Saburo Karasawa and Hei Kasahara don't have that capability?"

Aizawa Keiko's eyes lit up instantly.

The cabinet attaches such importance to Masashi Kurumizawa—no, it should be said that it attaches such importance to that virus sample. If the research and development of this sample were completed in Sheshan, how great would the credit that Doiyu Masahiro could obtain be!
Furthermore, given that Kasahara Heihei and Karasawa Saburo clearly had a conflict with Kurumizawa Masaru, at this time, as long as Doi Madoka extended an olive branch, the two would inevitably accept Kurumizawa Masaru's research results and continue to research and develop this virus.

Kurumizawa was quite capable, but Saburo Karasawa and Hei Kasahara, who were dispatched to the Ishii unit much earlier, were even more capable than Kurumizawa.

As Zhao Xuan said, Hu Taoze could have gone directly to the Ishii unit, so why did he have to come to Shanghai instead? Wasn't it just to show off?

Just like when I watched you rise to prominence and become arrogant, now I'm telling you, we're from the same class, and I'm no worse than any of you.

Scholars have always been prone to belittling each other, regardless of nationality!

"Keiko, it seems you've figured it out. That's right. Doiyuu hasn't realized the credit that's so easy to come by yet. As long as our Special Higher Police cooperate, do you think Doiyuu would refuse?"

"Of course, the responsibility still has to be borne by Doiyuu. All we want is the Female Ai Project."

Aizawa Keiko's beautiful eyes shone brightly. Although doing this was giving a huge credit to Doiyuu, the Special Higher Police would also get a copy of the Female Ai Project.

Aizawa Keiko believed that the value of Project AV was no less than that of the virus, and that once Project AV was obtained, the speed at which credit could be gained would be much faster than the research and development of the virus.

As long as the Special Higher Police (SPT) seizes the initiative, even if Doi Madoka gets a great reward in the end, the original organization will still be following in the SPT's footsteps and will never be able to surpass the SPT.

Thinking of this, Aizawa Keiko smiled:

"Ah Xuan, it's so good to have you. You can point out so many things so clearly. Okay, I understand how to do this now."

"In that case, Huizi, I'll be going now. I need to go back and prepare the ingredients. After all, I promised Xiaoya that I would treat her well tonight."

"Okay, Ah Xuan, you go ahead and get busy. Oh, by the way, I'll prepare the drinks. I'll go to my mother's place and get two cases of her collection of Portuguese Port wine."

In the former government building on Nanjing Road in Shanghai, Michiko Sakai reported to Masashi Doiyuki the details of Shinichi Naji and Masashi Kurumizawa's conversation.

After hearing this, Tu Feiyuan just smiled dismissively and then asked:
"How is the construction of the Sheshan Research Institute progressing?"

Michiko Sakai was slightly taken aback; she hadn't expected the chubby guy to suddenly ask that. "Uh..."

"Teacher, we had a report two days ago. All that's left is the final finishing touches. Now we should just need to verify the laboratory's sealing, and it should be ready for use."

The chubby man tapped his fingers on the low table, the corners of his mouth curving upwards.

"Great, we can finally get rid of those two plagues."

Michiko Sakai was also very happy to hear this. Kasahara Heihei and Karasawa Saburo were too good at stirring up trouble. They were confident that the cabinet would give them important positions, so they were always fearless and demanded the best treatment.

If the virus hadn't been stolen earlier, these two would probably have been even more arrogant.

Watching Doihiro leisurely pick up his sake glass and take a sip, Michiko frowned slightly.
"Teacher, didn't you promise Kurumizawa that you were going to ask the Special Higher Police for virus samples today?"

Tu Feiyuan chuckled:
"Just now, the Special Higher Police called me and said that the sample is still being tested and cannot be returned for the time being."

Michiko's face darkened:
"Teacher, Aizawa Keiko is clearly trying to stall for time. If the cabinet finds out about this, they will definitely order them to return the virus samples to Kurumizawa Masashi."

Doi-Yuan looked at Sakai Michiko with a half-smile:
"What, even you think the virus samples should be taken away by Hu Taoze as soon as possible?"

Michiko looked at Doiyuu with a puzzled expression. If she didn't let him take him away, how would he get back to the Ishii unit?
Moreover, even if they go back, the Ishii unit will definitely demand an explanation from the cabinet, and Doi-Madoka will be the one who suffers the loss!

"Can't figure it out?"

Michiko's expression changed:
"Teacher, what agreement did you reach with the Special Higher Police?"

Upon hearing this, Tu Feiyuan finally showed a relieved smile:
"Not too stupid."

"Do you think that only Kurumizawa Masashi can continue to research and develop that virus sample?"

In an instant, Michiko thought of Kasahara Heihei and Karasawa Saburo.

"Teacher, do you mean that the Special Higher Police agreed to cooperate with you in seizing the virus samples, and that as long as you don't contact the Cabinet or report this matter, then Kurumizawa won't be able to take the samples away?"

"Even if he ends up going to the Ishii unit, the samples are still in our hands. We also have Saburo Karasawa and Hei Kasahara to conduct further research and development. Once the deed is done, the cabinet will not make any further moves to send the samples to the Ishii unit."

Seeing Doi nod, Sakai Michiko asked, full of doubt:
"Teacher, what benefit does this bring to the Special Higher Police Department? Why is Aizawa Keiko helping us?"

"You know, the cabinet attaches great importance to that virus sample. Once the research and development is successful, the credit will be unimaginable. Is the Special Higher Police just going to hand over this credit?"

Tu Feiyuan sighed:
"That's exactly what I can't understand. Why would Aizawa Keiko do that? But with such a big piece of cake in front of me, if I don't take a bite, can you be content with that? Can I be content with that?"

Michiko shook her head with a wry smile:

"Of course I'm not willing to give up. If Saburo Kagasawa and Hei Kasahara can guarantee the success of the development, I will not give up, even if it means taking responsibility and risks."

Seeing the chubby boy's lips curl into a smile, Michiko's eyes lit up:
"Teacher, do you think Saburo Karasawa and Hei Kasahara will succeed?"

"At least, that's what they assured me. Now you can see that they've both calmed down. Heh, this Hu Taoze, I must say, he came to Shanghai and solved two big problems for me."

If what Doi-man said is true, even if the Special Higher Police have some kind of conspiracy, Sakai Michiko would still persuade Doi-man to leave the things behind.

After the Sheshan Research Institute was completed, the higher authorities made it clear that the original organization would continue to be responsible for security and other related duties.

This proves that the Sheshan Research Institute is not a one-off business, but a machine that can continuously generate achievements.

It's dangerous, but the potential profits are tempting!
So far, neither Doiyuu nor Sakai Michiko have figured out why the cabinet suddenly relented and handed over the reins of the Sheshan Research Institute to the original organization.

If you can't figure it out, you can only treat it as a windfall. Even if the windfall is poisonous, you still have to take a bite.

"Alright, now you're in charge of dealing with Hu Taoze. It would be best if you could get rid of him, but if you can't, he won't get his hands on the stuff."

"If he keeps pestering us, just tell him directly that it's not that we don't want to give it to him, it's that the Special Higher Police have never given it to us."

Michiko's lips twitched slightly:
"Teacher, isn't this a bit inappropriate? After all, Aizawa Keiko gave us such a big credit."

Tu Feiyuan snorted coldly:
Do you think she has good intentions?

"Teacher, what does Aizawa Keiko want to do?"

Tu Feiyuan glanced speechlessly at his student:
"Go do your thing, these are not your concerns."

Michiko Sakai rolled her eyes discreetly. If you don't know, just say you don't know. Why do you have to make up an excuse?

It was evening when we arrived at Villa No. 3 in the Special Higher Police Apartment Complex on Wusong Road.

Dao Yan came straight here after get off work and spent quite a while in the kitchen preparing dinner.

Zhao Xuan was about to call the Special Higher Police to remind Lan Zehui that it was almost time for dinner when he was surprised to find that Lan Zehui had returned with Dao Ya.

"Wow, it smells so good! I can tell it's my dear sister's dinner just by the smell."

After Dao Ya entered, she took off her coat and ran towards the restaurant like a shot. Zhao Xuan and Dao Yan, who were standing side by side, looked at Dao Ya and smiled indulgently.

At that moment, Keiko Aizawa also came over carrying two cases of port wine:

"Xiaoya, you're really something! You even said you'd help me move the wine!"

Upon reaching the dining table and hearing Aizawa Keiko's words, Dao Ya turned around and gave Aizawa Keiko an awkward smile.

As soon as she entered the house, she smelled the delicious aroma of the food, which made her mouth water. How could Dao Ya possibly remember to help Aizawa Keiko move her things?

Zhao Xuan quickly stepped forward and took the wine box from Lan Zehuizi's hands.

"Huizi, you've come at the perfect time. Please come and sit down."

After Dao Yan invited Lan Zehuizi to sit down, Zhao Xuan and Dao Ya also sat down next to Dao Yan and Lan Zehuizi respectively.

The wine that Aizawa Keiko brought was imported from Portugal during the late Qing Dynasty; Watanabe Kyoko only had five cases of it.

Two boxes were stolen by Aizawa Keiko, and Watanabe Kyoko's face darkened when she saw Keiko leaving with the things.

After opening a bottle, Zhao Xuan poured everyone a glass and then casually raised his glass:
"Come on, let's have a toast to welcome our heroine tonight, Miss Xiaoya!"

Dao Ya chuckled, picked up her glass, and downed it in one gulp. Dao Yan shook her head helplessly and followed suit, downing her glass as well.

After the four of them put down their cups, Aizawa Keiko quickly put a large chicken leg on Daoya's plate:

"Here you go, Xiaoya, this chicken leg looks delicious."

After watching Dao Ya smugly for a while, Dao Yan chuckled and said:
"Alright, Keiko, don't spoil her too much. She's getting too cocky."

"This was Huizi's request for you. We're all family, so stop showing off and tell me, how did things go?"

Since Dao Yan had spoken, Dao Ya stuck out her tongue and laughed:

“Of course, it will be done if I, Xiaoya, take charge.”

“I had Smith contact Qidong of the Zhenxingqi Society and gave him $20,000. He didn’t hesitate at all and told me directly about the internal situation of the Zhenxingqi Society.”

Seeing that the three of them were listening attentively, Dao Ya avoided talking about things she couldn't say and tried her best to describe the situation clearly.

“Yesterday at three o’clock, the people from Zhenxingqi Society did go to the French Concession pier, but they did not see Fifteen, who was supposed to be picked up and taken back.”

"I don't know if this Fifteen is a name or a code name, but Qidong only knows that he is called Fifteen."

"Since they didn't see anyone, the Zhenxingqi Society naturally wouldn't take any action and went straight back."

After listening, Lan Zehui nodded slightly. This situation was similar to what she and Zhao Xuan had analyzed.

"Xiaoya, have you found out anything about Shinichi?"

Dao Ya frowned and thought for a moment. She glanced at the chicken leg she had been holding but hadn't had a chance to eat, and felt inexplicably annoyed.

"No, Qidong said he had never heard of the name Na Zhixin, only Na Xin. Na Xin was sent by the Zhenxingqi Society to assist the Fifteenth."

Aizawa Keiko muttered to herself:
"That Shinichi? That Shinichi? That Shinichi!"

Could it be that Shinichi Nachi's identity is really problematic, and he didn't grow up in Hokkaido?

Seeing that Lan Zehuizi was lost in the fog, Zhao Xuan spoke up to remind her:

"Xiaoya, now that you mention it, I'm reminded of that girl named Aoki Junko."

Aizawa Keiko's body trembled slightly. That's right, Aoki Junko!
When Junko Aoki appeared, after Prince Asaka Yasuhiko was poisoned, they conducted several investigations into Junko Aoki.

Although everyone suspects that Junko Aoki's identity has been stolen, there is no evidence.

However, if this line of thinking is applied to Shinichi Nagato, then all the problems can be explained.

"Ah Xuan, do you mean that Shinichi's identity was stolen, that it was stolen by this Shinichi who was sent by the Zhenxingqi Society?"

Zhao Xuan replied with a smile:

"That's possible. I believe that investigating Shinichi Naoki won't be as difficult as investigating Junko Aoki."

Dao Yan sat next to Zhao Xuan, silently listening to her younger sister and husband working together to set a trap for Lan Zehuizi.

Looking back now, I realize that I was also bullied like that by my sister and my own husband!

Thinking of this, Dao Yan's fist inexplicably hardened.

Seeing how well they worked together, Dao Yan's mind flashed through various scenarios. Sure enough, she had been deceived at least ten times by her dear sister and her beloved scoundrel!

"Oh dear, I haven't finished yet. Can you wait until I'm done before you analyze it?"

Hearing Dao Ya complain, Zhao Xuan and the other two smiled and gestured for her to continue.

"According to Qidong, Zhenxingqi Society has sent experts to find Na Xin, determined to bring him back, find out about Shiwu's situation, and also obtain the Nu Ai Project from Shiwu."

(End of this chapter)